Michel & Stéphane Ogier Stéphane Ogier Le Temps Est Venu Côtes du Rhône 2023 750ml

A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah that was mostly not destemmed and was brought up in concrete tanks, the 2023 Côtes Du Rhône Le Temps Est Venu comes primarily from the Plan de Dieu region in the Southern Rhône. It offers rocking notes of red and black berry fruits, peppery herbs, violets, and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, with a round, lush mouthfeel and a great finish, drink 2025-2033.

A juicy, aromatic and fresh blend of 60% grenache and 40% syrah. The nose shows notes of dark cherries, cassis, black pepper and dried thyme. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy and well-driven with blue fruit at the center and a spicy finish. Drink now.

This well-made, characterful Côtes du Rhône brims with juicy cherry and red licorice notes, while mocha, garrigue and grilled mesquite accents linger in the backdrop. Offers a burst of cranberry freshness toward the slightly grippy finish, with iron minerality bringing balance. Very solid. Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. 20,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.

Mixing 60% Grenache with 40% Syrah, the 2023 Côtes-du-Rhône Le Temps est Venu unfolds with ripe strawberry, fresh raspberry and licorice elements. Medium- to full-bodied and round, the 2023 packs pleasant overall freshness, clocking out with moderate persistence on the fruit-led finish. This hasn't seen any oak during vinification or maturation.